Stephanie's Garden Blog

And now, the Biggest Pest of All...! In a recent survey, an incredible 88% of gardeners confessed to loathing slugs – and their partners in crime, snails – more than any other garden pest.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrated its Centenary this year, and here at Harrod Horticultural we are celebrating too having received the 'Certificate of Merit' for the outstanding presentation of our stand!

We are again proudly exhibiting at the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show from May 21st - May 25th. As the RHS show celebrates its Centenary year, Harrod Horticultural also celebrates the 10th consecutive year of exhibiting at this prestigious, world renowned event.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show announced Thursday the 21th of March that the Sneeboer entry, the 'Royal Dutch Hoe' with 3 innovations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden Product of the Year 2013 was been successful.

Pests and diseases account for a large percentage of plant failures in the kitchen garden and ornamental border so accurately diagnosing who and what is munching or afflicting your plants is essential - and that's where Harrod Horticultural, in league with pest expert Gavin Hatt can help.

Another year another golden opportunity to make this one the best yet! At Harrod Horticultural, we wanted to share our excitement with you about our variety of NEW products for 2013 as well as our NEW website too. There are plenty of inspirational, imaginative and practical products for the ornamental and kitchen garden boasting both traditional and contemporary designs and here's a few of the highlights

Wormeries are gaining in popularity as gardeners and householders embrace the recycling ethos and discover the benefits that soft, crumbly and beautifully textured wormcast can bring to the garden...

A range of Christmas delights includes engraved trowels, quality gloves, welly warmers and even stylish planters and obelisks - we are sure to have that special gift you have been looking for. The last day for standard delivery orders for guaranteed Christmas delivery is Wed. 19th Dec.

Fifteen years ago our garden was a very large grassy area with the soil full of flint and clay. I had little knowledge of gardening at the time, but had been told that if I wanted to grow a healthy and happy garden I should pay very special attention to the soil.